🔆😎 Bright Future Ahead. Destinations International recently revealed the 2025 class of 30 Under 30 honorees, empowering young professionals to pursue their missions. Interested in supporting Tallahassee’s first women’s pre-professional soccer club? The Tallahassee Reckoning will soon launch this exciting investment opportunity! ICYMI, Think Bold Festival is happening this weekend in JAX, which will highlight the future of workforce, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Quick Summary
In this 370th edition, here she goes:
In the Spotlight: 30 Under 30 | Lydia Williams
Save the Date: TLH Reckoning Community Ownership
Featured: CityClips | Market Size + Demographics
Community, Networking + Business Events
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
LYDIA WILLIAMS
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✨ VISIT FLORIDA’s Lydia Williams on Destinations International's 30 Under 30, Class of 2025! | Destinations International
Destinations International, the global association for destination professionals, elevates tourism by educating, equipping, empowering and connecting its members to better fulfill their missions and achieve positive results worldwide.
Each year, 30 thought leaders under 30 are chosen to gain valuable industry networking opportunities and enhance their professional growth.
The 2025 class of 30 Under 30 honorees comes from 30 different locations across 4 countries globally, representing a wide range of job disciplines.
Lydia Williams, a local talent from VISIT FLORIDA, is one of the 30 distinguished honorees. As a key member of the team, she significantly contributes to building strong relationships within the industry, developing effective communication strategies, and advancing the mission of VISIT FLORIDA.
SAVE THE DATE
BE AN INVESTOR
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💗 TLH Reckoning Community Ownership. | Wefunder
Tallahassee’s first women’s pre-professional soccer club, TLH Reckoning, is creating a comprehensive development pathway that starts locally and extends to the highest levels of play with ambitions to have a full professional team.
They invite the community to become an investor, own equity in TLH Reckoning, fund the next stage of growth, and get closer to the grand vision of building state of the art facilities, a residential academy, and bidding to go fully professional.
Save the Date: Public launch will be on April 12th at 9 AM. | Learn More
Why Invest in TLH Reckoning?
💯 Proven Success: In just over a year, they’ve launched two teams, completed inaugural seasons, and earned community trust and support. They’ve had one youth player (2009) identified and called in by a professional team. They were voted best in the Entertainment and in the Youth Sports categories by the Tallahassee community.
🫡 Unmatched Leadership: The founder, Dr. Ashlee Fontes, is a pioneer in women’s soccer development, bringing decades of experience and a vision that’s already transforming lives.
🌎 Market Opportunity: Women’s soccer is booming globally, and Tallahassee is primed to become a regional hub for talent and competition.
💖 Community Impact: Every dollar invested fuels community outreach, training programs, and events that enrich our region and empower young girls to dream bigger.
FEATURED
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CityClips TLH | Market Size + Demographics
🎯 200,000+ in Tallahassee Metro Area
🎯 College Students + Young Pros
🎯 Government Officials + Agencies
🎯 North FL Metro Area: 3.2M+
🎯 Small Business Owners
🎯 Non-Profit Organizations
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Interested to become our Featured Partner? Contact Julia at [email protected] to explore the opportunities and benefits available.
EVENTS
FOR HER
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Community
FSU Little Dinner Series | 6:30 PM | Dedman College of Hospitality, 228 Champions Way University Center B - 5th floor
Thursday to Sunday, Apr. 24 to 27
South Walton Beaches Wine & Food Festival | Thursday to Sunday, Apr. 24 to 27 | 9 AM | 495 Grand Boulevard Miramar Beach | Tickets Learn More
Network + Biz
Thursday, Apr. 10
2025 Domi Awards with Keynote Princess Ousley | Thursday, Apr. 10 | 5:30 PM | Capital City Country Club | General Admission at $60 Tickets
Financial Empowerment Luncheon: Bank On TLH by Chamber of Commerce | Thursday, Apr. 10 | 11:45 AM | Capital City Country Club | $25 for Members, $35 for Non-Members Register
TiE Masterclass - Startup Success Strategies (with FSU Ignite) by TiE Tampa Bay | Thursday, Apr. 10 | 3 PM | The Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship | Free Reserve a Spot
Friday to Saturday, Apr. 11 to 12
Featured Event: Think Bold Festival Presented by VyStar Credit Union | Friday to Saturday, Apr. 11 to 12 | 9 AM | Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront | From $49 Tickets
Wednesday, Apr. 16
SBIR+STTR Series: Budget Management & Reporting Essentials by IGNITE Tallahassee | Wednesday, Apr. 16 | 10:30 AM | Innovation Park | Register
$100K Logos and How to Make Them by Creative Collective Tallahassee | Wednesday, Apr. 16 | 6:30 PM | Domi Station | Free Learn More
Thursday, Apr. 17
Business Formation: Steps for Starting Your Business by Chamber of Commerce | Thursday, Apr. 17 | 5:30 PM | SBDC at FAMU, 625 E. Tennessee St. | Register
Thursday, Apr. 24
Access to Capital: Know All Your Business Funding Options by Women in Tech & Entrepreneurship | Thursday, Apr. 24 | 5:30 PM | Online | Free Reserve a Spot
Friday, May 9
Young Professionals (YP) Summit and Future Awards by Access Tallahassee | Friday, May 9 | 8 AM | AC Hotel Tallahassee Universities at the Capitol | $110 Early Bird pricing until April 11 Register Learn More
EPISODE 78
Today, we had the honor of featuring Curt Bender, Entrepreneur and Legal Consultant, to share his story and insight into the community. Catch the episode on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube, powered by JH Creative channels. Interested in getting featured, please contact us.
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